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Old Disco Queen
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Initially Posted - 04/19/2009 :  14:55:11  Show Profile
so fellas,

How many if you trailer with the outboard motor "attached"? Are there any special things you do to keep it stable?

Any pics...up close?

Thanks
Stephen
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Response Posted - 04/19/2009 :  15:39:22  Show Profile
No problem, tie the mount handle to the aft cleat so the mount cannot release.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 04/19/2009 :  15:51:26  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
My Garelick mount has a heavy duty metal bar/strap that locks it in the up position. The strap is bolted to one side of the mount, and you sort of pop the other end over one of the other bolts making a triangular arrangement. I don't completely trust it even though it's never come loose on the road. I crank down the locking nuts on either side of mount for added security.

With my old OB which was mounted to the transom, I mostly made sure the cowling was securely attached so it wouldn't blow off at freeway speeds.
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Deric
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Response Posted - 04/19/2009 :  17:23:52  Show Profile
I make sure the motor and mount has extra support. I tie a rope to the cleats, to the motor, and mount. Then I make sure to go slow/easy over bumps and such.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 04/19/2009 :  19:25:42  Show Profile
We've trailered thousands of miles with the OB mounted. The highways are less stressful on the OB and boat than a rough day on the water. Maybe Jim Sweet (Sweetcraft) will chime in. He built a neat support that provides additional support for his Honda on his C25.

OK here is a thread with Jim's support system. Alas, the photo has shrunk but you can still see the setup.

[url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16572&SearchTerms=outboard"]OB Trailering[/url]
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